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ReviewNeuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology2026

Neuromodulation and cognition in late-life depression.

Mina Mirjalili, Daniel M Blumberger, Andre R Brunoni, Benoit H Mulsant, Tarek K Rajji

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Review in Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Neuropsychiatric illness in the later years of life: summary and synthesis.Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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Mina MirjaliliCampbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Daniel M BlumbergerCampbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8422-5818
Andre R BrunoniDepartment of Psychiatry, O'Donnell Brain Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-3571
Benoit H MulsantCampbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0303-6450
Tarek K RajjiDepartment of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. tarek.rajji@utsouthwestern.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8324-2560

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Late-life depression (LLD) is associated with cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Emerging evidence indicates that impaired cortical synaptic plasticity (due to multiple causes including genetic, developmental, neurodegenerative, vascular conditions, chronic stress, and chronic inflammation) may drive this vulnerability. We focus on how disruptions in prefrontal cortex plasticity related to depression contribute to dementia risk and review plasticity-inducing non-surgical neuromodulations. These neuromodulations include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), and focused ultrasound (FUS). These strategies could promote cortical plasticity and, in turn, improve network connectivity and prefrontal function, potentially reducing cognitive decline. Then, we discuss future directions that prioritize personalized, mechanism-based interventions, and use preclinical models to optimize neuromodulation protocols. These approaches aim to address the heterogeneity of LLD and improve outcomes by tailoring treatments based on individual characteristics.

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